Comptroller vs finance controller

Differences between comptroller and finance controller duties and responsibilities

Comptroller example responsibilities.

• Work with the users for the UAT test phase and lead the UAT test sessions.
• Complete responsibility for high-volume billing functions and managing client trust accounts, including bank reconciliations.
• Manage payroll and all taxation matters, coordinate independent audit; communicate with outside organizations and agencies.
• Coordinate CPA preparation of year-end financial statement compilation and tax returns.
• Design and implement appropriate reports and procedures to monitor and control execution of monthly journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Assist the users with the UAT test plan.
Show more

Finance controller example responsibilities.

• Lead the implementation of a fully integrate ERP system resulting in increase financial integrity.
• Supervise a staff of seven in the areas of A/P, A/R, G/L, financial reporting and payroll.
• Coordinate annual financial audit with external CPA firm and implement internal controls to satisfy recommendations from auditors.
• Develop and implement procedures with internal controls for all financial and operational processes to ensure GAAP compliance.
• Prepare all accounts for the month-end closing process and additionally gather information for daily/monthly reconciliations and journal entries.
• Work with outside CPA on year-end tax planning; ensure the timely filing and payment of corporate taxes.
Show more